Physical Environment

Under This Domain

In a Senior Friendly Hospital, the structures, spaces, equipment, and furnishings provide an environment that minimizes the vulnerabilities of frail patients - promoting safety, comfort, independence, and functional well-being.

The use of senior-friendly design resources on top of accessibility and building code requirements supports cost-neutral implementation of physical design, purchasing, and maintenance activities for a physical environment that optimizes the safety and independence of frail populations.